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MC DT

DT is one of the UK Garage scenes MC pioneers. Exploiting his vocal talent from the tender age of 7, when he used to grab the mic at events such as Notting Hill Carnival and a selection of private and family functions (accompanied by his mum!) DT cites his inspirations as reggae stars like Yellow Man and Ninja Man. As DT got older he set up a sound system called Leo International with some of his secondary school friends - such was his popularity he was soon enticed over to a more established sound system called Stereo Mellow, where he applied his skill to reggae, soul and hip hop events all over the country.

His second to none reputation also won him guest slots with major players including Saxon and King Tubbys who were resent at all the major carnival and festival events.

By the early nineties DT’s notoriety earned him a slot of one of the main pirate stations of the time Eruption 101.3FM, which was strictly jungle - the sound of the moment - and was to meet drum n’ bass legends like Bryan Gee, Jumpin Jack Frost, Skibbadee, Moose and Five 0. Major promoters including Roast, Thunder and Joy and London’s Sumting were falling over themselves trying to book this ‘new blood’ and DT became a very busy man. However, soon his whole career was to suddenly completely change direction.

After one particular job at a jungle event DT and his crew decided to party on at the infamous ‘Horny’ (Legends, London) which was a highly popular UK Garage promotion at the time. MC’s were not really commonplace on the garage scene at this time and the DJ at Horny was playing without any vocal ‘aid’ - DT took his chance - After getting the go-ahead from the Horny promoters, he proceeded to raise the vibe from ‘bubblin under’ to ‘absolutely firin’ and an excellent night was had by all, as well as a residency at Horny for it’s duration over the next 4 years.

With the garage scene still being relatively underground, Horny was one of the main London nights within this genre and attracted a lot of then up and coming garage promoters like Sun City, Twice As Nice, Pure Silk and Rags to Riches, who all proceeded to book DT regularly and still do to this day.

DT is one of the UK Garage scenes MC pioneers. Exploiting his vocal talent from the tender age of 7, when he used to grab the mic at events such as Notting Hill Carnival and a selection of private and family functions (accompanied by his mum!) DT cites his inspirations as reggae stars like Yellow Man and Ninja Man. As DT got older he set up a sound system called Leo International with some of his secondary school friends - such was his popularity he was soon enticed over to a more established sound system called Stereo Mellow, where he applied his skill to reggae, soul and hip hop events all over the country.

His second to none reputation also won him guest slots with major players including Saxon and King Tubbys who were resent at all the major carnival and festival events.

By the early nineties DT’s notoriety earned him a slot of one of the main pirate stations of the time Eruption 101.3FM, which was strictly jungle - the sound of the moment - and was to meet drum n’ bass legends like Bryan Gee, Jumpin Jack Frost, Skibbadee, Moose and Five 0. Major promoters including Roast, Thunder and Joy and London’s Sumting were falling over themselves trying to book this ‘new blood’ and DT became a very busy man. However, soon his whole career was to suddenly completely change direction.

After one particular job at a jungle event DT and his crew decided to party on at the infamous ‘Horny’ (Legends, London) which was a highly popular UK Garage promotion at the time. MC’s were not really commonplace on the garage scene at this time and the DJ at Horny was playing without any vocal ‘aid’ - DT took his chance - After getting the go-ahead from the Horny promoters, he proceeded to raise the vibe from ‘bubblin under’ to ‘absolutely firin’ and an excellent night was had by all, as well as a residency at Horny for it’s duration over the next 4 years.

With the garage scene still being relatively underground, Horny was one of the main London nights within this genre and attracted a lot of then up and coming garage promoters like Sun City, Twice As Nice, Pure Silk and Rags to Riches, who all proceeded to book DT regularly and still do to this day.